Factibilidad de la implementación de mecanismos de justificación del gasto de pensiones alimenticias.

Abstract

In Ecuador, the oversight of the use of funds allocated for child support is essential to protect the rights of minor beneficiaries. Despite a robust regulatory framework that includes the Constitution and the Code of Childhood and Adolescence, gaps in transparency and accountability in the management of these resources have been identified. This issue is exacerbated by the lack of effective controls, which can lead to the misuse of funds and ultimately compromise the principle of the best interests of the child. In this context, ensuring responsible and transparent management of child support payments becomes a priority for the Ecuadorian justice system. This research analyzes the feasibility of implementing expense justification mechanisms in the Unique System of Child Support Payments (SUPA by its Spanish acronym), exploring international models that provide a comparative framework for evaluating best practices in oversight and accountability. It examines how these proposals can be adapted to the Ecuadorian environment to ensure that resources allocated for the maintenance of minors are used appropriately. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for legislative reforms that strengthen the SUPA through tools that require administrators to justify the allocation of these funds. This aims not only to promote greater responsibility and trust in the child support system but also to reaffirm the commitment to the fundamental rights of minors and the adherence to constitutional and international principles regarding child protection.